Australia and Vietnam deepen strategic partnership


Vietnam General Secretary and President To Lam is greeted by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of a meeting at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 11, 2026.

SYDNEY, Aug ⁠11 (Reuters) - Australia ⁠and Vietnam said on ‌Tuesday they had agreed to deepen the comprehensive ​strategic partnership between ⁠the two ⁠nations.

Both countries expressed concern ⁠over ‌restrictive trade practices that ⁠disrupt global supply chains, ​Australian ‌Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ⁠said ​in a joint statement with Vietnamese ⁠President To Lam, ​who is on an official visit to Australia.

They ⁠agreed to work together to support supply chains in ​areas including ⁠critical minerals, semiconductors and ​clean energy, ‌the statement ​added.

(Reporting by Alasdair Pal in Sydney)

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